Finding Resources
Non-Traditional Student Services serves as a guide and support by assisting students with available resources and providing opportunities for students and their families to enter into a community of encouragement and support. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to utilize this service. If you are just getting started, our Checklist for Admission/Transition should help.
Career Development Center
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Career Development Center is here to educate and empower our students and recent graduates. They provide comprehensive resources and programs along with counseling on career development, experiential learning, employment, and graduate school.
Our Goal Is Ensuring You Reach Yours!
Academic Support Services
SIU offers multiple resources to help you succeed!
Morris Library is where you'll find resources such as tutoring through the Center for Learning Support and Testing Services, math labs, and the Writing Center just to name a few. The library also offers library liaisons specific to your program or discipline. To find your library liaison or learn more about Morris Library's services, visit lib.siu.edu.
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) is committed to assuring that students with disabilities receive equal, effective, and meaningful access to all campus programs, resources, and services. Their staff coordinates and provides support services to students with disabilities and works closely with faculty and staff in an advisory capacity providing disability education awareness around ensuring equal access within courses, physical structures, and in the online environment.
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SIU's Morris Library offers a Family Study Room for students with children. The study room is located on Morris Library's third floor.
Financing Your Education
Find valuable resources and take control of your finances through Saluki Cents at SIU!
If you're looking for scholarship opportunities, visit scholarships.siu.edu to conduct a scholarship search or to complete SIU's scholarship application that automatically matches you to scholarships you qualify for.
Non-Traditional Student Services also offers the Piper McMahan Endowed Scholarship and the Non-Traditional Student Services Scholarship. These applications are due annually by Feb. 1 and are available through SIU's scholarship application (see above).
Other scholarships specific to non-traditional students include the American Association of University Women Graduate Scholarship, the Joyce A. Kellly Memorial Scholarship, and the Lelia Marvin Scholarship.
Housing and Family Resources
SIU offers on-campus family housing complete with an after-school program, transit service, on-site laundry, playground, and more!
SIU values families! SIU offers family-friendly events, family housing, on-campus childcare, and a family study room at Morris Library to name a few. With a Family Identification Card, spouses/domestic partners and children of enrolled students can also receive campus benefits or discounts in designated campus programs and activities including Morris Library, Saluki Express, Student Recreation Center, Student Health Services, and SIU Athletics.
To obtain a Family ID Card, enrolled students must bring valid student ID and appropriate documentation to the office of Non-Traditional Student Services (Student Services Building, room 484) as indicated on the application. Cards must be renewed each semester to maintain eligibility for the program. Contact (618) 453-7521 for additional information.
Parent Student Resources
Program staff also assist students with finding needed resources and accessing services such as Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), Illinois Link Card, or WIC.
Financial Aid Allowance: You might be eligible for an allowance for dependent care expenses through your financial aid package. To find out if you qualify, contact Financial Aid (618/453-4334). If eligible, complete the Dependent Care Expenses Form.
For pregnant and parenting student Information for students, faculty, and administrators along with Title IX basics, visit thepregnantscholar.org. For information related to having your physical condition assessed for parking accommodations, visit disabilityservices.siu.edu.